Not Only Anora: 4 Best Romantic Movies to Watch if You Miss Pretty Woman
They're completely unrealistic, but that's what makes them charming.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Pretty Woman, the legendary romantic comedy about a woman working in the sex industry who meets a millionaire and finds happiness with him despite societal prejudices and their different social statuses. Here are more films with similar plots.
1. The Wedding Date, 2005
Two years ago, Kat was suddenly dumped by her fiancé, Jeffrey, with no explanation. After the breakup, she moved from London to New York, trying to put the past behind her and focus on her career. However, the past came back to haunt her.
Kat's younger sister, Amy, invited her to her wedding in London. Amy is marrying Eddie, Jeffrey's best friend, who will also be at the wedding.
To avoid embarrassing herself and dodging her relatives' questions about her personal life, Kat hires Nick, who quietly wins her heart.
2. My Best Friend's Wedding, 1997
Julianne didn't realize she was in love with Michael, her college sweetheart, until he invited her to his wedding. Back in college, they had agreed to marry each other if they hadn't found their soulmates by the age of 28.
Now, on the eve of the deadline's expiration, Michael suddenly decides to get married. Determined, Julianne rushed from New York to Chicago with a clear plan: gain the trust of his fiancée, Kimmy, break up the engagement, and return Michael to her.
3. Maid in Manhattan, 2002
Marisa spends her days observing the lives of the upper class, whose clothes cost more than her car. One day, she succumbs to temptation.
Instead of returning Caroline's expensive dress to the store, Marisa tries it on. This immediately causes Christopher, a representative of a political dynasty with excellent manners, to fall in love with her. The only problem is that Christopher does not know that Marisa is actually a maid.
4. The Proposal, 2009
Margaret is the strict and demanding executive editor of a large literary publishing house in New York. She evokes a range of unpleasant feelings in her subordinates, treating them with disdain and eliciting anxiety, fear, and hatred.
Overworked, Margaret forgets that her Canadian visa is about to expire. There is no time left to extend it, so she decides to enter into a fictitious marriage with Andrew, her assistant.
He agrees to her proposal in exchange for a promotion. For the enterprise to be successful, however, the bride and groom need to get to know each other as quickly as possible.